A/N Thanks to Nacole for all of your help.
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"I'm going with you," Derek glared at the others he knew that they were going to say something.
"Honey, you can't," Talia raised her hand to stop him from interrupting her. "Listen to me. You're the cure, and you're going to save so many people."
"Son, listen to her." Noah placed a hand on Derek's shoulder.
"He told me to run, so I'll come back and help." Scott suddenly added this could also show everyone that he could help people. He had to do this for Allison, and maybe she would understand how much he loved her.
"You did the right thing, Scott," Noah nodded at him "We needed to know what had happened and who was involved."
Melissa handed Boyd a bag. "There a first aid kit. If it's anything more serious send one of the werewolves back so I can make sure I have everything I need to help him. Hopefully, it won't be needed." She smiled at them. "If anyone is hurt and can be carried by a werewolf, do that, but make sure it's safe."
"I'll go and help," Jackson offered.
"Okay, Erica, you stay here."
She nodded and stood next to Stiles. She reached out and took hold of his hand and squeezed it.
"Dad, I…be careful and bring Chris back."
"I love you too, and I will." He smiled at Stiles and Derek. "Allison, you need to stay. We need you here to lead the other hunters."
"Very well," Allison knew it still had been a short time, so the hunters didn't trust the others. They also had werewolves around, with her being in charge of the most famous families she was the best to remain. She didn't like it but understood it.
"Let's go," Noah ordered, the group headed outside to save their friend.
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Gerard couldn't believe what was going on. He stared at Deaton as the former Emissary told him the news.
"Derek Hale is the cure?"
"Well, his blood is yes. We have no idea why. He died and can now fully shift and has a mate, but that doesn't mean anything."
''Damn that family, no matter what I do they just won't die."
Kate ran into the room and stared at her father. "They've found us."
"Arm yourselves," He yelled to his supporters. "This ends now."
Deaton looked around. "I..." He stumbled backwards as Kate showed a weapon into his hands
"You betrayed them, again. The only way you survive is to defend yourself," She smirked and then walked away.
A loud crash echoed around the warehouse, and gunfire started.
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Kate screamed as she fired her gun at anyone who got close. She smirked as she saw Talia walk towards her.
"Aww, its mummy. Did Derek tell you everything?" she smirked. "How he gave me all the information to trap you and kill the others? Did he explain how I explored his body? I was the one that showed him about sex?"
Talia growled and took a step forward suddenly a fist burst through the front of Kate's chest. It pulled back, and she collapsed to the ground. The hand opened, and in it was Kate's heart.
"I always wondered if she had one," A male voice sneered.
"Peter?" Talia whispered she had so many conflicting feelings. She was glad to see her baby brother, but he murdered Laura, her beloved oldest daughter.
"Talia?" Peter had heard rumours that they had found her. He'd been afraid to believe it, but here she was. He saw the pain and anger in her face, so he turned and ran.
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Gerard couldn't believe it was all falling apart. He stumbled against the wall and coughed. It was something he had tried to hide. The pandemic had finally gotten to him.
"It's the end now."
"You were always a disappointment Christopher," Gerard sneered. "Such a weakling. A failure."
"You're the failure."
Gerard turned. "Ah, the Sheriff. I had such fun shutting up that smart-alec brat of yours. Things would've been better if his mother hadn't gone crazy. She would've done a better job." With that, he raised his arm, his gun gripped in his hand, and as he was about to fire his, Noah fired first. They watched as he fell and died.
Chris had no feelings towards the man on the floor; his father to him had died years ago. The man on the ground was a monster.
The two main leaders were dead. It was now time to clean up the others.
Talia walked over and completely ignored Deaton. He had betrayed them but had done nothing illegal.
Deaton wanted to beg forgiveness, but he knew that would never happen.
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Stiles and Derek looked up when the door opened. They both stood and hugged their parents. Everything was still a mess, and some people still took advantage or the weak. But, there was now hope. There was a cure, and some people knew about and trusted supernatural creatures. Gerard and Kate Argent were dead.
"Derek, come on," Noah called out.
Derek sighed; they kept away him from strangers. There were guards on the door as Derek Hale was the most important man, and had to be kept safe
Stiles hugged Derek, who sighed and looked as Noah, Chris, Allison and Talia walked in. They had become a family.
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So many people wanted to be near him. Some had tried to steal his blood. What was left of the government had sent the military to protect Derek. Deals had been made so that no one would take him away, but everyone was still wary and protected the werewolf. They had lost him once, and they weren't going to again.
These people then learned about the supernatural. The men and women had been training with the wolves. The leaders met Talia, and just like many years before they respected her. Those in the know kept the supernatural secret, many were aware that it could cause a riot if others knew. This was something people could not deal with, as they still had the aftermath of the pandemic. Slowly, when the time was right, everyone would know about supernatural creatures that lived among us.
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So much had happened over such a short period Stiles was a little lost. He sometimes thought about back when it was just him and Scott. They'd both changed so much. He'd thought nothing would split up their friendship. It was Scott, who finally destroyed what they had. He became self-centred, and everything revolved around him. He hated Derek who hadn't done anything but tried to help. The final straw was Scott betraying him. He was willing for Stiles to be tortured and killed. Scott still never admitted to anything and didn't believe it was wrong. He hated that Allison and Chris had become close to the Hale's, but they wouldn't give him a chance.
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Derek groaned as the door opened, but he smiled as soon as Stiles walked in.
"Hey, how's it going today? Does everyone still want a piece of you?"
"They still want my blood, nothing new there." He was glad that he could help people. It would never ease his guilt about what happened to his family and the role he played, but doing this made him feel a little better.
"So..."
"What?"
"Are we going to talk about this mate thing?'
"Ah."
"Yes, ah, Derek. This is the first time we've had time to talk about us. Look, if you're not interested, just say so."
"No, it's not that," Derek sighed. "You could do so much better. The things I've done..."
"Who could be better than a grumpy sour wolf, who can fully shift and is the saviour of everyone," Stiles laughed. "Look I think you're amazing and we'd be great together. Do you want to be with a sarcastic smart ass?"
Derek reached over and grabbed Stiles by his shirt and pulled him closer. "I don't think the world is ready for us," With that, he kissed him.
Stiles placed his hand on the back of Derek's head and deepened the kiss.
There was a cough behind them which made them jump apart.
"So I guess this means you've decided on this 'mates' thing," Noah can't help but smile at the way his son's face lights up. "Remember you've both been through a lot. Make sure you are in a healthy place, so it lasts."
"We promise," Stiles knew it was a good idea. Derek had been through so much.
"So we're family then," Talia added as she joined them and put her arm through Noah's. Cora took his other arm.
People had been through so much; they'd lost many loved ones. Now there were those who now knew about the supernatural. The person who saved them was a werewolf. There was hope for a brighter future — one where they could all work together.
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